Adjunct Teaching Specialist​/Lecturer Continuous

Position Overview

The Department of Family Social Science is hiring an Adjunct Teaching Specialist or Adjunct Lecturer position. This is a temporary, non-tenured Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position paid on a per-course basis. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and applicants are invited for interview when their skills match an opening. The individual hired will be appointed to a Fall, Spring, Summer, or full-year part-time Teaching Specialist or Lecturer during the academic year 2025-26.

Teaching (90%)

• Attend class meetings and deliver course content.
• Evaluate student performance and submit grading.
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students.

Course Preparation (10%)

• Complete orientation and training.
• Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed.
• Develop course content and syllabus.
• Prepare course materials.

• An earned MA in Education, or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Teaching Specialist.
• An earned doctorate in Education or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Lecturer.
• Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level.

Pay Range: The salary for this position is $2,500 per credit; pay is determined based on per credit rate structure and depending on education, qualification, experience and specific job duties.

Time Appointment: 25%

Position Type: Academic Professional and Administrative

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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